# Catholic religious consecrations and conferences

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-religious-consecrations-and-conferences
> Updated: 2026-08-31T16:16:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Milan Diocese is organizing a conference for the Ordo viduarum, titled ‘Vedove consacrate nella Chiesa oggi’ (Consecrated Widows in the Church Today). Scheduled from September 4 to September 6 at the Centro pastorale ambrosiano in Seveso, the event includes a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Mario Delpini on September 6 at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio.

In addition to the conference, several religious consecrations are planned for early September. In Milan, four women will receive solemn consecration in the Ordo Virginum on September 5 at the Basilica of San Simpliciano, with Archbishop Delpini presiding. Meanwhile, in Alcalà de Henares, Spain, Sister Ilaria Marchetti is scheduled to make her perpetual profession within the Servants of the Mother's Hearth on September 8.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Religious consecrations scheduled in Spain and Italy

Religious consecrations are set to occur in Spain and Italy, including Sister Ilaria Marchetti’s perpetual profession and the solemn consecration of four women in the Ordo Virginum in Milan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-consecrations-scheduled-in-spain-and-italy

### 2026-08-29: Milan Diocese hosts conference for consecrated widows

The Ordo viduarum will hold a conference on consecrated widows in Northern Italy from September 4–6, featuring a celebration led by Archbishop Mario Delpini in Milan.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-diocese-hosts-conference-for-consecrated-widows

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